Let's start with the Picadillo (Page 182) dish. What intrigued me was combining stewed tomatoes with a Granny Smith apple. I used a Kroger roasted chicken, which was not spicy enough for the dish. It was the apple, raisins and cinnamon that saved this dish by making it sweet. To offset the sweetness, I chose to pair the Picadillo with Curried Basmati Rice (Page 285), which was a good choice.
The Basmati toned down the sweetness with it's spiciness from the curry. I was concerned with how the vegetables would dull the dish but when sauteed down they made the dish filling. I would use a mandoline to slice the mushrooms at a setting 1. The directions said to simmer for 20 minutes which is not enough. I had to cook the rice for 35 minutes. Make sure the dish is boiling before you simmer. This dish was to serve 6, but only made 5 at 1 cup per serving.
To ensure we had enough vegetables, I also made Roasted Asparagus and Red Peppers (Page 266). I used Lemon Olive Oil from Oliveto which added an extra punch. The dish tasted like lemon.
I paired the entire dish with Cupcake's Cabernet Sauvignon which enhanced the sweet and spicy nature of each dish.
Total servings was 4 with this low calorie, flavorful meal. When cooking, start with the Basmati first, followed by Picadillo then the roasted asparagus. All dishes should be done within 40 minutes with 20 minutes of prep time.
Websites:
- Cupcake Wines - http://www.cupcakevineyards.com/product/wine/cabernet-sauvignon
- Oliveto Artisan Oils and Vinegars - http://www.olivetooliveoil.com/Products.html
Cookbook
- New Complete Cookbook from Weight Watchers
- Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc.
- Copyright 2011
Recipes:
- Page 182 - Picadillo
- Page 285 - Curried Basmati Rice
- Page 266 - Roasted Asparagus and Red Peppers
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